Mustang Round-Up 10/6/25

Dear Mustang Families,

October is off to a great start here at Maple! Our Mustangs are showing care and consideration for one another in so many ways—helping friends, taking turns, and looking out for their classmates. It’s a wonderful reminder of how kindness and respect help our school community feel safe and connected.

As we continue into the month, we’re also taking time to talk about being prepared and making safe choices, both at school and at home. On Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m., Maple will participate in the Great American ShakeOut, a statewide earthquake preparedness drill. This practice helps everyone know what to do in the event of an emergency and reinforces calm, confident responses.

Next week, October 13–17, is Parent–Teacher Conference Week. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. each day, and ELOP and after-school child care will continue as usual. If your child already participates in ELOP or district childcare, those programs will start at 12:30, otherwise, you need to make arrangements to pick your child up each day next week at 12:30. There will not be supervision during conferences. If you need to bring your child with you to your conference, they need to wait outside the room-- the yard will be for our district programs. Conferences are a great time to celebrate your child’s progress and set goals for the months ahead. Thank you for making time to partner with teachers and strengthen that home-school connection.

As mornings grow cooler, please make sure jackets and lunchboxes are labeled. Our Lost & Found fills up quickly this time of year!

Thank you for continuing to support Maple’s positive, caring spirit. The way our students greet one another, follow routines, and show respect makes this a special place to learn and grow.

With Mustang Pride,
Meghann O’Weger
Principal, Maple Elementary

September 29: School Picture Day!

October 2: No School

October 10: Progress reports go home

October 13-17: ALL students dismissed at 12:30 daily. ELOP and childcare open for students already enrolled in those programs.

October 28: Mrs. Zdenek's Birthday!

October 31: Minimum day + Costume Parade

November 3: No School for students: Staff Development Day

Does Your Company Match Donations?

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Many companies offer matching gift programs, where they will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, turning your $50 into $100 for Maple students

How it works:

1. Donate to Maple PFA (membership, or general donation)

2. Submit a match request through your employer’s HR portal

3. Your company sends an additional donation — at no cost to you!

Local companies that offer matching gifts include:

• Amgen

• Bank of America

• Disney

• Google

• Kaiser Permanente

• Qualcomm

• Target

• Wells Fargo

(and many more — check with your HR department!)

Your matched donation helps fund PE, Art, Music, Field Trips, Talent Show, and more!

Dear Parents,

School portraits taken by Cornerstone Photography are now available for viewing and ordering! All orders must be placed online and will be mailed directly home. To view your portrait, click the link below and enter your online code which is CVUSD and your Student ID. If you do not know your child’s student ID, please contact our school office and we will provide it for you.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW YOUR PORTRAIT

Online Code: CVUSD+Student ID (For Example: CVUSD123456)

For additional questions, you may contact customercare@cornerstone.photo or (805) 529-1635.

We have seen an increase in food deliveries for students. To be clear, our office staff CANNOT manage daily food drop offs for students. We cannot guarantee that the student will be able to receive food drop offs in the front office. We do NOT accept Door Dash or delivery service food for students under any circumstances. The delivery driver will be turned away. Please limit food drop offs to emergency situations only as it is a burden on our hard working front office staff. Our district is proud to offer free lunch for every student on campus every day. Please save special food from restaurants for our family picnic lunch days and encourage your student to remember to bring their lunch or order from the cafeteria.

From time to time, individuals or groups in the community will distribute information and advertisements to parents/guardians on the public sidewalks during school arrival or dismissal. This information is not affiliated or endorsed by Maple Elementary school and CVUSD.

Any approved communications (i.e. announcements, fliers) from Maple Elementary school and CVUSD will be provided directly from the school to you via email, or given to your students to take home.

If you ever are unsure whether or not materials are from Maple and CVUSD, please do not hesitate to contact the front office at 805-498-6748.

We are looking for parents who would like to join Maple's School Site Council and help us shape the future of our school! Please contact Mrs. O'Weger for more information.

A draft copy of our School Plan for Student Achievement can be found here. Thank you to our School Site Council for all of their hard work in making this document happen!

Maple is looking for school representatives on the following District Advisory Councils and Committees

• District Advisory Council
• African American District Advisory Council
• Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Council
• LGBTQ+ District Advisory Council

Dear Maple Parents,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jackie Ougourian and I am honored to serve as the Special Education District Advisory Council Member at Large and the Representative for Maple Elementary. In this role, I am dedicated to advocating for the needs of our students with special needs and ensuring that their voices are heard within our district. As your representative, I am committed to fostering collaboration between parents, educators, and the district to address the challenges and opportunities in our special education programs. I believe that by working together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all students at Maple Elementary. I encourage open communication and would love to hear any thoughts or concerns you may have regarding special education in our school. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at jackieuguryan@yahoo.com or at 818.421.9332 Thank you for your support, and I look forward to working with you to make a positive impact for our students.

Warm regards,

Jackie Z. Ougourian

SEDAC Member at Large

C:818.421.9332

Maple Elementary and the Conejo Valley Unified School District are dedicated to providing you with transparent information about your child’s education in a timely manner. We want you to feel comfortable addressing your questions. With direct and respectful communication, most issues are resolved at the school level.

Please use this "Where Do I Start?" Communication Guidelines for Parents & Guardians to help address any current or future questions and concerns you may have.

We wanted to make sure you are aware of the new district cell phone policy. I am sure you are aware of the dependency that many pre-teens and teenagers have to mobile devices. It has made it increasingly more difficult for kids to pay attention in class, engage with their peers, and we have seen an increase in students reporting anxiety and depression as a a result. We know that we need to do something different to help kids. Therefore, we are making school cell phone free areas. As a parent myself, I understand that parents are concerned about safety. We ALWAYS allow students to call home from the office. If you are putting a watch on your child, it must remain in "school mode." Any child found texting, accessing the internet, or using aps on their phone will have their phone/watch confiscated and it will need to be picked up from the office by an adult.

Come be a part of the Maple Parent Faculty Association (PFA), a non-profit booster club that supports fun activities at our school! Click here for more information!

Show off your Mustang pride with spirit wear for the new school year! Click here for our online store.

We’re excited to welcome back Deputy Jaime Reyes to Maple Elementary as our School Resource Officer! She has been with the Sheriff's Office for 14 years and this is our 3rd year with her at Maple. Deputy Reyes brings her warm smile, positive energy, and dedication to keeping our school safe and secure. She’ll be a friendly face around campus—connecting with students, supporting staff, and helping ensure Maple is a place where everyone feels protected and cared for. Be sure to say hello and give her a big Mustang welcome!

Lunch is FREE for all students this school year! Please help our school by continuing to fill out the school lunch application form

Click here for a Bus application for the 2025-2026 School Year